NFL Combine: 4 high-character defensive linemen for Lions fans to know
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Key Points:
- The 2026 NFL Combine defensive line class features several physical and strong players fitting the Detroit Lions' style, with four high-character prospects highlighted: Illinois EDGE Gabe Jacas, Florida EDGE George Gumbs Jr., Auburn EDGE Keldric Faulk, and Georgia DT Christen Miller.
- Gabe Jacas (6'3", 260 lbs), projected as a Round 2 pick, is a disciplined, physical edge rusher with a wrestling background and leadership qualities, though his media presence lacked energy; he fits well with the Lions' defensive approach.
- George Gumbs Jr. (6'4", 250 lbs), a former wide receiver turned defensive end with limited starting experience and a Day 3 projection, impressed with his unique transition story
